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C982 FYD

1986 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,593 mi
Last recorded20,593 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki KL25022,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC982 FYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 20,593 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 20,593 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable Not suitable for highway use. (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 20,488 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 20,488 miles

Central Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 20,113 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 20,113 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,747 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 19,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 19,539 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 19,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,471 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 18,471 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2006 17,649 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KL250?

Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
242
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Horn not working 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 15
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 15
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C982 FYD is a 1986 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 22,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KL250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C982 FYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 40 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C982 FYD registered?

C982 FYD is a 1986 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 10 February 1986.

Is C982 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C982 FYD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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